Korean · Daily Life
방
bang
Room
Beginnernoun
Definition
A part of a building with its own walls and door.
Example
제 방은 작지만 편해요.
My room is small but comfortable.
Etymology
'방' (bang) derives from Middle Korean, referring to a 'room' and has retained its meaning as part of the vocabulary surrounding home life.
How & Where It’s Used
'방' is utilized in both spoken and written Korean, found in various registers from casual chat to formal architectural discussions, with regional dialects lacking variation in meaning.